Cultivar of Phlox subulata, a perennial from the Polemoniaceae family, whose species is native to the eastern United States. 'Temiskaming' is an old cultivar, selected in Canada, its name referring to Lake Temiskaming, on the border between Ontario and Quebec.
It forms a dense and slightly domed cushion, reaching 8 to 12 cm in height, with evergreen foliage of linear, narrow, and prickly leaves, a bright green clearly visible between the flowers. The flower color is one of the most striking features of this cultivar: a deep magenta pink, almost purple, with an uncommon intensity in the species. The petals, little or not at all notched, are marked with a small bright red central eye surrounded by orange-yellow. The flowering is very abundant, entirely covering the cushion.
In its natural habitat, the species blooms from April to June. In cultivation, 'Temiskaming' blooms in April-May depending on conditions.
It requires full sun and very well-drained soil, poor to moderately fertile. Robust and vigorous, it tolerates harsh winters. A light pruning after flowering maintains the compact habit. Suitable for rock gardens, walls, and sunny borders.